Young Adult Service Opportunities for November and December 2025

Looking for a Way to Serve?

In this season of thanksgiving, answer the call to serve others with your time, talent, and treasure. Come on your own or bring a group of friends to these service opportunities offered through the Young Adults and Young Families Apostolate at the Basilica of St. Mary. We are always looking to expand our service opportunities so if you have ideas or would like to volunteer in a leadership position, please contact us at yaya@stmaryoldtown.org!

Volunteers serving the community
Open to: All adults 21+

Service to Christ House

Prepare a meal for the residents of Christ House in Alexandria!
Date & time
Saturday, November 8
Saturday, December 13
Drop-off by 8 AM
Location
Christ House
131 S. West St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Commitment
One-time
Prep-time and delivery
What you’ll do
  • Prepare breakfast for at least 8 men. This can be simple like scrambled eggs and muffins or more involved, like a sausage, egg, cheese, pepper, and hash brown casserole. Any complete breakfast is welcome!
  • Drop off the prepared food at Christ House by 8 AM on Saturday
  • Include an ingredient list in case of food allergies.
  • You are welcome to bring juice or coffee, though it’s not required.
Volunteers serving the community
Open to: Ages 16+

Knights of Columbus and Mother of Light Donation Collection

Drop off new mittens and hats for KofC service project and/or food and necessities for Mother of Light Center!
Date & time
Nov 8-16 (KofC)
Nov 9-16 (Mother of Light)
Location
Basilica of St. Mary
310 S. Royal St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Commitment
One-time
Purchase time and delivery
What you’ll do
  • From Sat, Nov 8 – Sun, Nov 16, drop off new hats, mittens, and gloves in boxes at the back of the Church.
  • From Sun, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 16, drop off food items, necessities, and baby clothes for the people served by Mother of Light Center. Volunteers will be collecting items after every Mass on Nov 9, 15, and 16. You may also drop off items at the Parish Office (313 Duke St.) between Nov 10-14, 9AM-5PM. For a list of items needed CLICK HERE.
Volunteers serving the community
Open to: All adults 21+

Pro-Life Prayer

Join in peaceful prayer for the unborn and all those affected by abortion.
Date & time
Saturday, December 6
Following the 8:30 AM Mass
Location
2616 Sherwood Hall Ln.
Alexandria, VA 22306
Commitment
One-time
1-2 hours
What you’ll do
  • Following the 8:30 AM Mass, provide your own transportation to the 2616 Sherwood Ln abortion facility (consider bringing friends with you).
  • You are invited to stand by the road to pray the Rosary or hold a pro-life sign (provided)
Volunteers serving the community
Open to: Young adult parishioners 21-39

Join the Core Team – Young Adult & Young Families Apostolate

Are you a young adult or parent of a young family looking to grow in faith and service? Our parish’s Young Adult & Young Families Apostolate Core Team is inviting young adult parishioners to help lead and support meaningful service opportunities—and we need your help! We’re seeking volunteers to serve in any or all of the following roles:
Apostolate Liaison
to coordinate with other parish groups such as Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Anne and Joachim Society, etc.
Initiative Leaders
for outreach programs with Christ House, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Mother of Light Center, and other local service partners.
Intergenerational Opportunity Coordinators
to foster connection and growth between younger and older generations in our parish.
Get in Touch
  • Whether you have a heart for service, a gift for organizing, or simply want to get more involved, we’d love to hear from you!

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